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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.65, 2,729.75 and 586.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.65, 2,729.75 and 586.65 is: 880.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.65 : 2,729.75 = 586.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.65/2,729.75 = 586.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.65x = 2,729.75 × 586.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.65x = 1,601,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,404.90/1,819.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.06

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